Key Facts

The project contributes to enhance the rule of law and the respect of the fundamental human rights of the most vulnerable prisoners in Liberia, most often women and youth. It will improve access to justice through enhancing local capacities to provide gender sensitive legal support and protection of prisoner’s rights in Lofa, Bong and Nimba counties in Liberia in 2017–2018.

Through enhancing local capacities to promote and protect vulnerable detainees’ rights the project directly contributes to the consolidation of the rule of law and democracy as major components of the good governance sector. By strengthening the dialogue between civilian’s and law enforcement officers, the project is also tackling the priorities, stated by the Government of Liberia, of peace and security and rule of law.

Finn Church Aid’s partners in implementing the project are Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia AFELL and Rural Human Rights Activist Programme RHRAP.

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